On the recordJanuary 1, 1852
Has not Jesus conquered Europe and changed its name into Christendom?
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Benjamin Disraeli
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
In a political biography, this rhetorical question highlights Jesus's profound influence in shaping Europe's religious identity into Christendom.
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